Asiatic cockroach
- noun
- /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈkɑːkroʊtʃ/
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cucaracha asiática
- Unlike other species, the Asiatic cockroach is often attracted to lights and can fly considerable distances.
Examples
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The Asiatic cockroach can be mistaken for the German cockroach due to their similar appearance.
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Many homes in the southern United States have seen an increase in Asiatic cockroach infestations.
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The Asiatic cockroach is often mistaken for other species.
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Many people fear the Asiatic cockroach due to its size.
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Many homes in the southern United States have seen an increase in Asiatic cockroach infestations.
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The Asiatic cockroach can be mistaken for the German cockroach due to their similar appearance.
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Unlike other species, the Asiatic cockroach is often attracted to lights and can fly considerable distances.
Synonyms
A large dark brown cockroach from Asia now found worldwide
A large dark brown cockroach often found in damp, dark places like basements
A large dark brown cockroach from Asia now found in many places
A dark brown or black cockroach that lives in houses worldwide
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is a literal modifier+noun combination: 'Asiatic' (relating to Asia) qualifies 'cockroach' (the insect), so the sense 'a cockroach associated with Asia' is directly derivable from the parts. This follows a regular, cross-linguistically common naming pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand the meaning.
Etymology
Asiatic cockroach comes from a simple idea: Asiatic means 'from Asia' and cockroach is the insect, so the name describes a cockroach that came from Asia. That's why the term now refers to the dark brown cockroach species originally 'from Asia' that is found in many parts of the world.
